What’s outside your Buy my house for cash can be just as important was what’s inside when you’re looking to sell, especially when you’re looking to sell fast for the best price. It’s important to minimise anything that could be a quick turn off for prospective purchasers.

The garden is often thought of as an extra outside room. To help sell your house faster at a higher price, it is one of the most important aspects to consider to maximize everything your home has to offer.

Potential buyers will want to see your garden as a place to entertain friends or just relax. Remember when you’ve looked at houses to buy, how much did a nice garden make a difference to your impressions of the house.

If you’re wondering where to start and what to do to maximise value start by thinking back to when friends have invited you for a barbecue, what most impressed you about their gardens?

A patio or decking area will add value to your home and increase the chance of a quick sale. With careful forethought, these can be very impressive at the same time as being excellent value for money. Much of the work can be done cheaply by roping in friends to help and offering to repay them with a garden party when the work is finished.

Be sure to tidy the flower beds, trees and lawn. If the flowers are past their best, buy some bright bedding plants from the garden centre to cheer up the borders.

Of course, your house may be on the market at a time of year when the garden is not looking its best. But you can always use colourful pots on the patio or decking or placed around the gardens, and fill them with evergreens.

If you have a shed or outbuilding, make sure that it is free from clutter. Clear away children’s bikes or toys and tidy the shed or workshop. Hanging tools, chairs, etc, from the walls will clear up the floor area and give an impression of more space.

These simple tips to tidy up your garden and present it in the best possible light could help you sell your house faster at a higher price.